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Major depression with psychotic features is a condition in which a person experiences depression along with reduced contact with reality(psychosis). This can take the form of false beliefs(delusions) or seeing or hearin... |
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Symptoms
This condition occurs when a depressed person loses touch with reality and hallucinates or has delusions. People wit...
Causes
Although there are no obvious risk factors, a family history of depression or psychotic illness increases the chances...
Tests
Diagnosis involves:Psychiatric evaluationPhysical examinationLaboratory testsThe health care provider should rule out...
Treatments
Treatment usually involves antidepressant and antipsychotic medication. Patients sometimes take antipsychotics brief...
Complications
Suicide or other self-harm is the most serious complication. You may need to stay in the hospital if you have though...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you or someone you know experiences depression or psychosis.
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